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🌱 Patch AM: See why Encinitas’ Olympus Park just earned statewide planning honors.

And check out Fallbrook Wine Fest on the Encinitas Patch calendar

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Cheers Encinitas! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why Encinitas' Olympus Park just earned statewide planning honors.

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook Wine Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 APA California Awards (cp-dr.com) — Encinitas earned statewide recognition as Olympus Park received a Merit award from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association. Announced at the group's Los Angeles conference, the honor highlights local planning and design work alongside other notable projects from Long Beach, San Francisco, and communities across the state.
   

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Rancho Santa Fe

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Ok Encinitas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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